Chapter 3 - Growth of the American Colonies, 1689-1754

Summary

Varied landforms and climates, a steady stream of immigrants from different regions of the world, and England's policy of neglect gave rise to a diversity of beliefs, economies, and people in North America. A spirit of independence also spread among the colonists during this period—not just independence from England, but also from each other.

Chapter Outline

Section 1: An Empire and Its Colonies

The English colonies grew and prospered with little direct interference from the English government from the mid-1600s to the early 1700s.